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Afghanistan
Russia, Afghanistan Set to increase Direct Flights
DID Press: Taliban’s Ambassador to Russia, Gul Hassan, announced that the two countries plan to increase the number of direct flights between Kabul and Russian cities. This move is aimed at facilitating travel for citizens and enhancing bilateral relations. Currently,…
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Afghanistan
Russia, Taliban Move Toward Structured Defense Cooperation
DID Press: Russian media report that Vasily Ismakov, Russia’s deputy defense minister, met on Wednesday (Jan. 28) in Moscow with Mohammad Farid, the Taliban administration’s deputy defense minister for strategy and policy, to discuss expanding defense cooperation. According to the…
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Government
First Ukraine-Russia-US Trilateral Peace Talks Begin in Abu Dhabi
DID Press: For the first time since the outbreak of Ukraine war, official representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the US have convened a meeting in Abu Dhabi to explore pathways toward ending the conflict. The talks, which began Friday evening…
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Government
Russia Deploys ‘Orshonik’ Hypersonic Missiles to Belarus in Signal to EU
DID Press: Russia released images showing the deployment of its “Orshonik” hypersonic missile system in Belarus, signaling a boost to offensive capabilities near Europe’s borders. Analysts say the move could significantly shorten the time required for Russian strategic weapons to…
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Government
EU, NATO Preparing for Military Confrontation with Russia, Warns Moscow
DID Press: Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Alexander Grushko, has warned European countries and NATO are preparing for a military confrontation with Russia, citing what he described as increasingly aggressive actions and rhetoric by Western states. Speaking to reporters, Grushko said…
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Government
US, Russia to Establish 2 Working Groups to Address Ukraine Crisis
DID Press: US and Russia presidents held their ninth phone call of the year to discuss the situation in Ukraine and avenues for bilateral cooperation, agreeing to continue talks through the creation of two special working groups focused on security…
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Economy & Development
Russia to Establish Its First Islamic Bank
DID Press: A senior Russian lawmaker announced the launch of talks to establish the country’s first Islamic bank, a process reportedly supported by the Central Bank of Russia. Anatoly Aksakov, Secretary of the State Duma’s Financial Markets Committee, said discussions…
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Economy
Explosion at Rostov Oil Refinery Following Ukrainian Missile Attack
DID Press: Amid the ongoing exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine targeting energy infrastructure, the Ukrainian military announced that it had carried out a missile attack on an oil refinery in Russia’s Rostov region. According to Ukrainian sources, the…
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Afghanistan
Russia Eyes Railway through Afghanistan to Expand Regional Trade
DID Press: Russia expressed interest in constructing a railway route through Afghanistan. Initial discussions already underway to implement the project. Alexei Overchuk, Vice Prime Minister of Russia, said new transit corridors via Afghanistan will create greater opportunities to connect Russia…
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Afghanistan
Medvedev Claims Taliban Did Less Harm to Russia than Western-Backed Groups
DID Press: Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, wrote in an article for Rodina (“Motherland”) magazine that the Taliban, during the period they were listed as a terrorist organization, caused less harm to Russia compared to public institutions…
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